Grand Sampai Tour – Important Dates
All meetings will be held online via Zoom
Orientation & Program Overview
First Session: Friday, 12/19/2025, 5:00 PM (PST)
Second Session: Saturday, 12/20/2025, 1:00 PM (PST)
Meeting ID: 832 8022 1558
Password: 315942
Agenda:
- Introduction to the Grand Sampai Tour
- Program Details
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Note: Attendance at one session is sufficient. Recordings of both sessions will be shared.
Final Tour Preparation Meetings
First Session: Friday, 4/10/2026, 5:00 PM (PST)
Second Session: Saturday, 4/11/2026, 1:00 PM (PST)
Note: Attendance at one session is sufficient. Recordings will be shared afterward.
Due Dates
- 12/31/2025: Deadline to submit Registration Form
- This form lets our staff know who is interested in attending the tour.
- 1/5/2026: Distribution of Official Registration Forms (Program, Transportation, and Accommodations)
- 2/15/2026: Deadline to submit Official Registration Forms
- 2/25/2026: Invoice Sent
- 3/20/2026: Payment Deadline
Additional Staff Meetings
Staff should follow the same schedule, plus:
- Monday, 1/5/2026, 5:00 PM (PST): Staff Meeting
- Friday, 3/20/2026, 5:00 PM (PST): Staff Meeting
2026 Misono Grand Sampai Tour Schedule
Homestay Available: May 5 – May 8
Day 1 (Friday, May 1)
Arrival (Suggested)
Day 2 (Saturday, May 2)
*MIHO MUSEUM, MIHO Institute of Aesthetics, and Seed Bank Tour
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Day 3 (Sunday, May 3)
Orientation at Kusatsu Boston Plaza Hotel
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 4 (Monday, May 4)
Grand Sampai
7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Dinner Party at 7:00 PM
Day 5 (Tuesday, May 5)
Free Day
Day 6 (Wednesday, May 6)
Misono Overnight Stay Program – Day 1
Day 7 (Thursday, May 7)
Misono Overnight Stay Program – Day 2
2:30 PM – Depart from Misono
┗ For Kishima Program Participants → Head to Okayama
┗ For Others → Head to Kusatsu Station
Day 8 (Friday, May 8)
*Kishima Island Program
Day 9 (Saturday, May 9)
*Kyoto Center Program
Day 10 (Sunday, May 10)
Ancestor’s Memorial Sampai & New Members’ Gathering
8:30 AM – 5:20 PM
*Optional: You can make your own personal or group programs on both the free-time days and optional program days. If needed, the staff will provide logistical support for your plan.
Please note that the schedule above is still subject to change.
